Current TV

News about Current TV, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Aug. 16, 2014

Former Vice Pres Al Gore files lawsuit against Al Jazeera, accusing media group of fraud and breach of contract in its $500 million purchase of Current TV; case centers on Al Jazeera's refusal to turn over money remaining in escrow account and still owed to Current TV's selling shareholders, essentially giving it discount on purchase price. MORE

Jan. 4, 2013

Editorial laments Time Warner Cable announcement that it will immediately stop carrying Current TV due to its being bought by pan-Arab news network Al Jazeera; contends that move blocks access to an important news source, and that doubts about independence of Al Jazeera do not justify removing it from cable and satellite systems. MORE

Apr. 2, 2012

News analysis; Keith Olbermann established himself as Current TV's star anchor, as he did at MSNBC, opening the door to a more overt liberal political ideology in its news programs; Current, which may face a lawsuit from Olbermann after his March 30 firing, faces a long slog with low ratings, while MSNBC has become better known for having progressive-oriented shows. MORE

Jan. 9, 2012

David Carr The Media Equation column cites impasse between Current TV and its Countdown host Keith Olbermann that began with Olbermann's annoyance at station's technical difficulties; notes both sides say progress has been made, and although Olbermann will not be covering the New Hampshire primary, he will be involved in other election coverage. MORE

Jan. 5, 2012

Broadcaster Keith Olbermann, known for his defiance, has estranged himself from his bosses at Current TV in scarcely three months; he declined channel's requests to host special hours of election coverage, apparently out of frustration about technical difficulties; Current declines to comment about Olbermann's status. MORE

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February 26, 2016, Friday

The dispute centers on Al Jazeera’s refusal to turn over “tens of millions of dollars” remaining in an escrow account and still owed to the selling shareholders of Current TV, according to the lawyer representing Mr. Gore.

March 4, 2013, Monday

In 2005, when Al Gore and his business partner, Joel Hyatt, were trying to get Current TV off the ground, they faced a legal challenge over the use of the word "current." Unlike another big legal test for Mr. Gore in 2000, when he lost the...

January 7, 2013, Monday

His decision to leave the channel comes a few days after Al Jazeera took control of Current TV. Later this year, the Qatar-owned broadcaster plans to turn the channel into an Americanized version of the international news channel Al Jazeera English.

January 6, 2013, Sunday

The Federal Trade Commission exonerated Google from accusations that it violated antitrust statutes, and Al Gore used his considerable negotiating skills to smooth the way for the sale of Current TV to Al Jazeera.